Programs
At PHILLIPS School ~ Laurel, we provide a highly individualized academic experience with exceptional teachers and staff, tailored learning environments and small classes with low student-to-staff ratios. The Laurel campus offers the Growing Futures Program, a culinary arts and urban agriculture career and technical education program. Click here for more information.
PHILLIPS Laurel is approved to serve students ages 8 - 21 and grades 3 - 12 with challenges in the following areas:
Specific Learning Challenges
Emotional Wellness
Autism
Intellectual Functioning
Multiple Health and Learning Conditions
PHILLIPS Laurel is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education and a member of the Maryland Association for Non-Public Special Education Facilities. We are also approved for placement by the District of Columbia.
Resources
Contact Info
8920 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD, 20723
301-470-1620
301-470-1624 (fax)
Laureladmissions@phillipsprograms.org
Careers
Passionate about education and social justice? Take a look at joining PHILLIPS Programs as a special education teacher, classroom aide, or allied health professional.
Forms for Enrolled Students
Please send all forms via email to:
Laurelschoolforms@phillipsprograms.org
2021-2022 Parent Pack Forms
DC Parental Safeguards - English
DC Parental Safeguards - Spanish
At PHILLIPS, We Nurture the Potential in Every Child.
Our students benefit from programs tailored to meet their learning and behavioral wellness needs, including:
Small class size with both teachers and assistants
Curricula meeting credit requirements for a high school diploma (DC, MD)
Curricula to meet the criteria for Certificates of Completion (MD) or Certificates of Attainment or IEP (DC)
State-mandated assessments
Reading specialists
Speech and occupational therapists
Behavior specialists, crisis staff, and counselors
Family support services
Career and technical education
Intramural sports teams
Transportation (by referring county)